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Re: Which makes more power per $$? Stroker SB or big block?
[Re: 440Jim]
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04/08/11 12:32 AM
04/08/11 12:32 AM
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Thumperdart
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My goals are apparently ambitious. I want to run mid 10.50s with the car, non gutted with cal-tracs. I also want to run a streetable gear (3.55
A mid 70's Challenger full street interior, etc. will weigh a lot. Depending I am thinking 3600-3800 lbs. That makes running 10.50 a lot tougher, and needs more power/torque.
IMO, a big block stroker is no more expensive than a small block stroker, and for the power level you need; I think the BB will be less expensive.
You can always sell your small block stuff to get some cash.
Couldn`t agree more............I use a .030 72 400 truck block, home ported rpm heads, 6.385 chevy rods, an off-set ground 413 crank(3.900 stroke)an Isky solid roller cam, victor intake and Hooker fenderwell headers. Not big bucks,low maintainance and VERY streetable and dependable to boot. Been beating this thing for 11 years in two different combos and it`s STILL going strong. Good luck either way. 
72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....
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Re: Which makes more power per $$? Stroker SB or big block?
[Re: Thumperdart]
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04/08/11 03:36 AM
04/08/11 03:36 AM
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Champaign IL
LXguy
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Thanks for all the ideas guys!
Food for thought!
Steve
1971 Dodge Dart Swinger
5.9 Magnum, built 904
ET 11.70 / 113 mph
Want to swap a Magnum into your Mopar?
www.magnumswap.com
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Re: Which makes more power per $$? Stroker SB or big block?
[Re: LXguy]
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04/08/11 08:54 AM
04/08/11 08:54 AM
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Jacksonville, NC
RonP
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Yep, these posts always get out of wack. LOL
Just do your homework and go for what is best for you. I will be the first one to say there is some flying small blocks on here. I will also say that in my experience, the BB is way more bang for the buck.
I am a novice, I don't have time/exeperience/or the money for all this exotic stuff I see all the time with SB's. Most of the guys doing small blocks have the knowhow and the means to get that stuff done.
Me, I picked some parts anyone can buy and assembled the dang motor. 5 seasons with 1996 440-1's still on the motor and I go mid 9's, on radials, through exhaust at 3380 race weight. I have not seen many comparable SB powered cars anywhere I go. They are all either way lighter or have way more motor than I do. I mean all the small block guys are stroking the motors so there must be something to the cubic inch thing.
The BB is just easier all the way around for me.
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